Manager, CTE Expert Review Team

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor, Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) is seeking a proactive, innovative Manager to lead the work of Maryland’s CTE Expert Review Teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, skilled in project management, creative in problem-solving, and an effective communicator who excels at building strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, particularly educators. This role requires someone who can confidently dive into the logistics of school site visits while also stepping back to identify patterns emerging in both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as the ability to address recurring challenges to managing the CTE Expert Review Team program, and develop a thoughtful annual plan for conducting review visits every school year. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating multi-party collaboration, relationship-building, and challenging situations with stakeholders with professionalism and sound judgment. This person must work well in both collaborative group work as well as on independent projects. The Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) serves as the Governor’s chief strategy and policy-making body for workforce development in Maryland. The GWDB brings together leaders from business, labor, education, community organizations, and government to collaborate on business-driven workforce strategies that strengthen Maryland’s economic competitiveness and expand pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all Marylanders. Established in 2022 under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (“the Blueprint”), the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee operates within the GWDB to guide the development of an integrated, globally competitive, and aligned CTE system across Maryland’s public schools, postsecondary institutions, and workforce systems. The CTE ERT Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and analysis of the CTE Expert Review Team’s statutorily required school visits. This role includes managing and supporting a team of experts who will evaluate Blueprint implementation in every Maryland high school offering CTE programs. The CTE ERT Manager will also oversee the synthesis of data and insights from school visits and drive strategic responses to statewide challenges while elevating effective practices. The position’s work will focus on career-connected learning—particularly CTE and apprenticeship—in direct support of the GWDB’s CTE Committee.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
A minimum of five years of recent professional experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably at the district or state-level.
Applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to submit a writing sample related to Career and Technical Education (CTE). Examples can include a policy brief, report, memo, data analysis, or similar work demonstrating your expertise and analytical skills with respect to CTE
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated competence with written and verbal communication, inclusive of drafting reports, policies, and communication materials (developing slides, providing technical assistance etc.).
Proficiency in utilizing tools for a functioning hybrid workspace such as Google Drive and virtual meeting platforms.
It is preferred that the candidate have experience and/or knowledge of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Registered Apprenticeship, industry-recognized credentials, Perkins V, career counseling, and/or other career-connected learning subject areas.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Drafting a plan to deploy the CTE Expert Review Teams in the following school year, which is due every July 1 until July 1, 2031
Planning and scheduling visits with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including coordinating focus groups with two teams of experts Note: the number of school visits will fluctuate each year, but as an example, during the current school year the CTE ERT is expected to conduct 11 full-day visits, with most visits including two schools per day. Visits take place during the academic school year, typically October-early May, and occur throughout Maryland.
Coordinating a team of approximately 10-12 individuals to partake in every visit. Team members include LEA staff from neighboring counties, CTE instructors, employers, CTE Committee members, and state agency partners.
Coordination of an orientation for team members prior to every visit and a debrief following every visit
Oversee the data collection process, in collaboration with the Research Data Analyst, and other required documentation prior and after the visit
Managing the completion of all evaluation and post-visit reports
Soliciting feedback and suggested changes to the forms and process throughout the school year
Building relationships with all core partners, including LEA representatives, state agency partners, and others who may serve as team members
Overseeing the drafting of post-visit reports with thoughtful analyses, actionable recommendations, and strategies to address identified issues.
Identifying recurring challenges and developing solutions, including leading technical assistance efforts and recommending policy or regulatory changes.
Highlighting best practices and creating mechanisms to share them, including technical assistance and convening communities of practice.
Overseeing the development of data reporting that provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Strategically planning future CTE ERT structure, including how visits will be organized, conducted, and analyzed as the focus shifts from early implementation to oversight and accountability.
Presenting findings to the CTE Committee during public meetings and to other relevant partners.
Analyzing overall findings, challenges, and best practices for inclusion in the CTE Committee’s Annual Report, due each December 1.
This position will provide assistance on various duties that may be required for the effective operation of the CTE Committee and GWDB. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to routine administrative tasks, including scheduling and document management, and developing materials for grant opportunities.